{"title":"Saint Athanasius the Great","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Athanasius the Great (c. 296–373 AD) was Archbishop of Alexandria and one of the most towering figures in the history of the Christian Church. Known as \u003cem\u003eAthanasius contra mundum\u003c\/em\u003e — \"Athanasius against the world\" — he spent his life defending the Nicene faith against the Arian heresy, which denied the full divinity of Christ. He attended the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325 AD as a young deacon and became the foremost champion of the Nicene Creed for the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthanasius was exiled five times by four different Roman emperors for his refusal to compromise the Orthodox faith, yet he always returned to his see. He is also credited with writing the \u003cem\u003eLife of Saint Anthony\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most influential texts in Christian monasticism. Saint Athanasius is venerated as a Doctor of the Church and a pillar of Orthodoxy. His feast day is celebrated on May 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Athanasius the Great, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-athanasius-the-great-framed-embroidered-orthodox-icon-9x12-icon-10x13-frame","title":"Saint Athanasius the Great  Framed Embroidered Orthodox Icon Orthodox Icon – Framed – 9x12 – Embroidered","description":"Description\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis embroidered Orthodox icon of Saint Athanasius the Great is meticulously stitched in-house using high-quality thread and traditional Byzantine color palettes. The icon measures 9 x 12 inches and is professionally mounted in a 10 x 13 inch frame, ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Athanasius is renowned as a defender of Orthodox doctrine and a pillar of the early Church, remembered especially for his unwavering stand against Arianism. This icon reflects the solemn dignity and theological depth associated with his legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach icon is:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFully embroidered (not printed or sublimated)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in-house in our Ohio workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully inspected before framing and shipment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for a home prayer corner, office, parish space, or as a meaningful Orthodox gift.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint: Saint Athanasius the Great\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIcon size: 9 x 12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrame size: 10 x 13 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium: Embroidered thread on fabric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Professionally framed, ready to hang or display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in: USA (in-house production)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a handmade embroidered icon, not a printed reproduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinor variations are natural due to the embroidery process\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nColors may vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330046312706,"sku":"ET-4452075930","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7721136133_e6ks.jpg?v=1770172632"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7721136133_e6ks.jpg?v=1785975050","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-athanasius-the-great.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}